KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 17, 2019 – Last week, United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Chemistry Professor, Dr. Ping Furlan was named a 2019 Fellow by the American Chemical Society (ACS).

KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 15, 2019 – During the Indoctrination training period at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) each year, we get many questions about the Sick Chit, the multi-colored (primarily yellow) card worn around the upper left arm by some Plebe Candidates.

KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 7, 2019 - Rear Admiral Jack Buono, Superintendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), along with CAPT Mikel Stroud, Commandant, and Dr. John Ballard, Academic Dean and Provost, officially opened the new confidence-obstacle course at Kings Point recently. Faculty, staff and midshipmen all attended the ribbon-cutting that marked the opening of the course.

KINGS POINT, N.Y., July 5, 2019 - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point (USMMA) welcomed 280 “Plebe Candidates” from the Class of 2023 for initial training today.

KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 28, 2019  - The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is happy to share this interview with recent graduate, ENS Brian Rainwater, '19, which was recently published by "One Peter Five," an online Magazine focusing on Catholic news, commentary, and information. Rainwater, who served as USMMA's Newman (Caltholic) Club President, was responsible for bringing this history-making event to the Mariner's Memorial Chapel at USMMA.

KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 19, 2019  - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point conducted its 83rd commencement exercises Saturday, graduating 200 new Merchant Marine and Military Officers in the Class of 2019.

KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 12, 2019 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy's 83rd Commencement Exercises will be streamed live on Maritime TV.

The ceremony which begins on June 15th, 2019 at 1000, may be viewed by clicking this link: Class of 2019 Commencement.  You will be redirected to the Maritime TV website.

KINGS POINT, New York, April 10, 2019 –  The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy schedule of significant events for graduation weekend appears below. Check back often for updates or changes. Some items are still to be determined, and will be updated as soon as possible.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2019

KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 4, 2019 – Rear Admiral Jack Buono, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) superintendent, announced today that Captain Donald J. Marcus will deliver the Distinguished Alumnus address to the Class of 2019 at the 83rd commencement exercises on Sat., June 15 at 10 a.m., at Kings Point, NY. Captain Marcus is the president of the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots (MM&P), and a 1979 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.